Jie Sheng Koh

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Jie Sheng Koh is a pioneering researcher in the field of biohybrid robotics and microactuation, with a focus on harnessing biological systems for precise mechanical control. His most-cited work, "A Biological Micro Actuator: Graded and Closed-Loop Control of Insect Leg Motion by Electrical Stimulation of Muscles" (2014, 65 citations), demonstrates a groundbreaking approach to microactuation by using electrical stimulation to achieve graded and closed-loop control of the front leg of a beetle (Mecynorrhina torquata). By leveraging three antagonistic pairs of muscle groups, Koh enabled three degrees of freedom in motion, effectively transforming a living insect leg into a controllable biological actuator. This work represents a major contribution to the intersection of biology and robotics, offering a scalable, energy-efficient alternative to traditional microactuators. Koh’s research has significant implications for the development of miniature robots, biomedical devices, and insect-machine hybrids. His innovative integration of closed-loop control with biological systems has inspired further exploration in biohybrid engineering, making him a notable figure in advancing the capabilities of soft and living actuators for real-world applications.